International Aerospace Womens Association (IAWA) Scholarship 2026

The International Aerospace Womens Association (IAWA) is a non-profit association with members in 38 countries, representing 257 major companies and aviation authorities.

IAWA is dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in the aviation and aerospace industries.

• identify as female
• be an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident, hold a humanitarian visa, or be an international student.

Applicants must be: 

• be a commencing first year or continuing second year and above Swinburne student in 2026
• enrolled full-time in one of the following courses:

Bachelor of Aviation 

Bachelor of Aviation/Bachelor of Business 

Bachelor of Aviation Management 

Bachelor of Aviation Management/Bachelor of Business 

Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Aviation Management 

Master of Aviation 

Applications will be assessed based on

• personal statement
• supporting documents required
• samples of work
• IAWA Scholarship Application Form.

This scholarship is related to the following study areas:

Application form

Complete the 2026 IAWA Scholarship Application Form (linked in the How to Apply section below). 

Personal statement

Submit a personal statement of up to 500 words or a short 2 minute video addressing:

• why IAWA's mission and the organisations's commitment to Connect, Inspire and Lead throughout your career are important to you
• explain your leadership experiences and share what you have learned through your leadership experiences (e.g through your clubs, work, volunteering)
• tell us what you expect to gain from being an IAWA scholarship recipient beyond the financial support (you can hear from past recipients in this video and in this podcast for some ideas). 

Please upload your video to an accessible media source and provide the link in a Word or PDF document. Ensure the video is downloadable and accessible to anyone with the link.

Samples of your work

​​Submit samples of your writing, projects or similar works (e.g. previous essays, group project work, recorded speeches or videos) that highlight your technical skills and/or who you are.

Academic transcript

Provide an ATAR certificate or academic transcript of any previous study.

Leadership

Provide evidence of leadership qualities, such as volunteering, sporting association, part-time work etc.

Written reference

Provide a written reference from a teacher, community leader, or employer. Note: referees cannot be a family member or friend.

All scholarships offered by Swinburne are governed by a set of conditions. Please visit our scholarship conditions page for further information.
 

Submit the online application form with all supporting documentation by the closing date.